
Jimmy Sangster Reading Order
5 series Β· 14 books Β· Born 1927-12-02
Jimmy Sangster was a Welsh screenwriter, director, and author who gained prominence crafting horror content for Hammer Film Productions during the genre's golden age. Beyond his acclaimed film work on classics like The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula, Sangster wrote novels across multiple series including James Reed, John Smith, and Katy Touchfeather, blending his cinematic sensibility with literary horror. Publishing from 1958 through 2020, he created thirteen books that showcased his versatility in both fiction and non-fiction exploration of the horror genre.
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James Reed Series
Complete4 books (1986β2020)
The James Reed series by Jimmy Sangster comprises four crime thrillers published between 1986 and 2020. The complete series consists of Snowball, Blackball, Hardball, and Fireball, which should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative. This finished series spans more than three decades, with the final installment appearing decades after the earlier entries.
Start with Snowball, the first of 4 books in the James Reed series.
Start this series with Snowball
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Snowball |
| 2 | Blackball |
| 3 | Hardball |
| 4 | Fireball |
John Smith Series
Complete2 books (1969β2019)
This two-book horror series by Jimmy Sangster spans five decades, with the first installment arriving in 1969 and the concluding volume published in 2019. Both books should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. The series is complete and closed to future additions.
Start with The Spy Killer / Private I and read in order.
Start this series with The Spy Killer / Private I
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Spy Killer / Private I |
| 2 | Foreign Exchange |
Katy Touchfeather Series
Complete2 books (1970β1971)
This two-book horror series by Jimmy Sangster was published in 1970 and 1971 and has been completed. The novels follow Katy Touchfeather through sequential adventures and should be read in publication order, beginning with Touchfeather and continuing to Touchfeather, Too.
Start with Touchfeather and read in order.
Start this series with Touchfeather
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Touchfeather |
| 2 | Touchfeather, Too |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1997β2003)
Jimmy Sangster's three-book series spans from 1997 to 2003 and should be read in publication order. The complete series begins with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood, followed by Inside Hammer and Screenwriting. These nonfiction works draw from Sangster's extensive experience in horror filmmaking and the entertainment industry.
Start with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood and read in order.
Start this series with Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood |
| 2 | Inside Hammer |
| 3 | Screenwriting |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1958β1971)
Jimmy Sangster wrote two standalone horror novels published between 1958 and 1971. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with The Horror of Dracula. The series is complete.
Start with The Horror of Dracula and read in order.
Start this series with The Horror of Dracula
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Horror of Dracula |
| 2 | The Revenge of Frankenstein |
| 3 | Your Friendly Neighbourhood Death Pedlar |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jimmy Sangster written?
- Jimmy Sangster has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jimmy Sangster series?
- Here are the first books in Jimmy Sangster's series: James Reed: Snowball; John Smith: The Spy Killer / Private I; Katy Touchfeather: Touchfeather; Non-Fiction: Do You Want It Good or Tuesday? from Hammer Films to Hollywood.
- What order should I read Jimmy Sangster's books?
- We recommend reading Jimmy Sangster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jimmy Sangster's series complete?
- Jimmy Sangster has 5 completed series.

